Information Technology for Management by Turban,
Volonino & Wood engages students with up-to-date coverage of
the most important IT trends today. Over the years, this
leading IT textbook had distinguished itself with an emphasis on
illustrating the use of cutting edge business technologies for
achieving managerial goals and objectives. The 9th ed
continues this tradition with coverage of emerging trends in Mobile
Computing and Commerce, IT virtualization, Social Media, Cloud
Computing and the Management and Analysis of Big Data along with
advances in more established areas of Information Technology.

The book prepares students for professional careers in a rapidly
changing and competitive environment by demonstrating the
connection between IT concepts and practice more clearly than any
other textbook on the market today.

Each chapter contains numerous case studies and real world
examples illustrating how businesses increase productivity, improve
efficiency, enhance communication and collaboration, and gain
competitive advantages through the use of Information
Technologies.

Solid Theoretical Backing — Includes foundations
ranging from Moore's Law to Porter's competitiveness models,
including his latest e-strategy adaptation.

Includes coverage of “how to do” things and
explanation at both the operational and strategic levels so
students are exposed to both sides.

Data Analysis & Decisions Making activities in every
chapter require students to do intriguing and challenging hands-on
work; for example, estimating cost-savings from switching to the
cloud.

Private and public sector Business cases, a video case, and
“IT at Work” boxes in every chapter illustrate how
businesses increase productivity, enhance communication and
collaboration, and gain a competitive edge through innovative use
of information technologies and insights gleaned from big
data.

In-depth coverage of topics like IT governance,
connectivity blurring public and private lives, sustainability,
enterprise social media, and viral and social media marketing.

Presents objectives from the text with additional information to make them more appropriate and useful for the instructor. The manual also includes practical applications of concepts, case study elaboration, answers to end-of-chapter questions, questions for review, questions for discussion, and Internet exercises.

Test Bank

Contains over 1,000 questions and problems (about 75 per chapter) consisting of multiple-choice, short answer, fill-ins, and critical thinking/essay questions.

Computerized Test Bank

Allows instructors to customize tests and quizzes for their students.

PowerPoint Presentations

A series of slides designed around the content of the text incorporates key points from the text and illustrations where appropriate.

Video Series

A collection of video clips provides students and instructors with dynamic international business examples directly related to the concepts introduced in the text. The video clips illustrate the ways in which computer information systems are utilized in various companies and industries.

Textbook Web Site

Greatly extends the content and themes of the text to provide extensive support for instructors and students. Organized by chapter, it includes Chapter Resources: tables, figures, link libraries, exercises, and downloadable media-enhanced PowerPoint slides.

A series of slides designed around the content of the text incorporates key points from the text and illustrations where appropriate.

Video Series

A collection of video clips provides students and instructors with dynamic international business examples directly related to the concepts introduced in the text. The video clips illustrate the ways in which computer information systems are utilized in various companies and industries.

Textbook Web Site

Greatly extends the content and themes of the text to provide extensive support for instructors and students. Organized by chapter, it includes Chapter Resources: tables, figures, link libraries, exercises, and downloadable media-enhanced PowerPoint slides.